Amsterdam was wrong to withdraw the Weespersluis development plan: ‘Hopefully they will talk to us residents again’

Is there a future for shared bikes in Amsterdam? Neighborhood hubs struggle to reach even one ride per day

Haroon Ali: Don’t let your Dutch citizenship be taken away

Author Haroon Ali warns that far-right movements are successfully normalizing the concept of "remigration" within European public debate. He argues that this mainstreaming of extremist ideas poses a threat to the citizenship rights of individuals. Ali urges citizens not to allow their Dutch identity and rights to be undermined by these political narratives.

Australians smoking more despite rising cigarette prices

Smoking in Australia has increased since 2017, despite government anti-smoking policies that tripled cigarette prices. The rise in tobacco use is primarily attributed to a significant increase in the illegal cigarette trade.

Official negotiations on Ukraine's EU accession can proceed

Official negotiations for Ukraine and Moldova to join the European Union can proceed after Hungary withdrew its veto. Cyprus, as the current EU chair, announced that preparations for the first negotiation chapters will now begin for both candidate countries.

Netherlands to resume sending asylum seekers back to Italy once migration pact takes effect

Starting June 12, the Netherlands will resume transferring asylum seekers back to Italy under the new EU Migration Pact. This policy applies to individuals who first entered Europe via Italy before applying for asylum in the Netherlands.